Smoking at Canberra Airport – CBR

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Yes, Canberra Airport (CBR) has designated smoking areas. They are in marked outdoor areas located at least 10 metres from any terminal entrance.

Smoking Areas at Canberra Airport

Canberra Airport has a single terminal handling domestic flights only (no regular international services).

Designated Outdoor Areas:

Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas at least 10 metres from any terminal entrance. The airport prohibits smoking on building balconies, in public walkways or seating areas, and anywhere smoke could enter the building through air intakes, doorways, or covered entrances.

The airport does not prominently advertise smoking area locations on its website. Look for on-site signage.

For Australia airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Australia smoking guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Canberra Airport (CBR)?

Yes, you can smoke at Canberra Airport in the designated outdoor areas located at least 10 metres from any terminal entrance. There are no indoor smoking rooms, so plan to step outside the terminal.

Where are the smoking areas at Canberra Airport?

Designated outdoor smoking areas are located outside the terminal, at least 10 metres from any entrance. The airport does not publish specific maps — look for on-site signage.

Is there a smoking area after security at Canberra Airport (CBR)?

Yes, smoking is available before security at the outdoor areas outside the terminal. There are no airside smoking areas, so smoke before you pass through security or after you exit on arrival.

Can I vape at Canberra Airport (CBR)?

Vaping follows the same rules as smoking at Canberra Airport. Use the outdoor designated areas at least 10 metres from any entrance.